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PROBLEM: ENGINE OPERATES ERRACTICALLY
1) Spark plug is defective.
2) Spark plug gap is incorrect.
3) Air filter element is dirty.
POSSIBLE SOULUTIONS: ENGINE OPERATES ERRACTICALLY
1) Fit new, correctly gapped plug.
2) Set spark plug gap to 0.7 to 0.8mm.
3) Clean air filter element.
PROBLEM:
ENGINE IDLES POORLY
1) Air filter element is dirty.
2) Air slots in engine shroud are blocked.
3) Cooling fins and air passages under engine housing are blocked.
POSSIBLE SOULUTIONS:
ENGINE IDLES POORLY
1) Clean air filter element.
2) Remove debris from slots.
3) Remove debris from cooling fins and air passages.
PROBLEM:
ENGINE SKIPS AT HIGH SPEED
1) Spark plug electrode gap is incorrect.
POSSIBLE SOULUTIONS:
ENGINE SKIPS AT HIGH SPEED
1) Set spark plug gap to 0.7 to 0.8mm.
PROBLEM:
ENGINE OVERHEATING
1) Cooling airflow is restricted.
2) Incorrect spark plug.
POSSIBLE SOULUTIONS:
ENGINE OVERHEATING
1) Remove any debris from slots in shroud, blower housing, air passages.
2) Fit new spark plug.
PROBLEM:
MOWER VIBRATES ABNORMALLY
DO NOT USE LAWNMOWER UNTIL VIBRATION ISSUE HAS BEEN FIXED
1) Cutting assembly is loose.
2) Blade/Cutting assembly is unbalanced.
POSSIBLE SOULUTIONS:
MOWER VIBRATES ABNORMALLY
1) Tighten blade.
2) Fit new blade.